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Bling Tree- Day 10
On Day 10 of the Bling Tree, I decided to take a different tactic. Rather than going around the button, I decided to go over it. First, a two-hole button was added to the tree. Six gold seed beads were added at a time like spokes. Each time, the thread was brought up...
Bling Tree – Day 9
On Day 9 of the Bling Tree, I needed a smaller ornament to fill the space. decided to add a little more variety. The start was button the same size as on day 2. This time, I added the button with a gold sequin and a small gold seed bead to cover the threads. To add...
Bling Tree – Day 8
On Day 8 of the Bling Tree, I decided to add a little more variety. The start was basically the same with a large button. A metallic bead filigree and pearl bead were added to hide the button threads. Then, I took a little piece of metallic ribbon and created a ring...
Bling Tree – Day 7
On Day 7 of the Bling Tree, it was time to kick things up a notch. A large button was added. I created a five spoked wheel by bringing threads up the middle and down the outside of the button. Think of a skinny star. I knotted a piece of organza ribbon around one of...
Bling Tree – Day 6
On Day 6 of the Bling Tree, I decided to add a little more dimension to the bling. I used two buttons - a large ivory one and a smaller pink one. Off white thread was used to secure the button at the same time. To hide the securing threads, a gold bead filigree and...
Bling Tree – Day 5
On Day 5 of the Bling Tree, I continued my trend of slightly larger buttons and more complicated embellishment. As you gain confidence, you get more adventurous. I started with a slightly larger four-holed button using matching thread and secured the button. Then,...
Bling Tree – Day 4
On Day 4 of the Bling Tree, I started with a four-holed button using matching thread. Then, using the same thread, I brought the needle up through one hole and threaded a pink seed bead on and pushed the needle down through the next hole. Alternating, I added three...
Bling Tree – Day 3
On Day 3 of the Bling Tree, I started with another four-hole button, again a little larger. The button was secured with matching thread. Each time, I ensure the threads are buried in the batting so the backing stays clean. This time, I hid the securing stitches with a...
Bling Tree – Day 2
On Day 2 of the Bling Tree, I started with a slightly larger button with four holes using matching thread. Then, using the same thread, I brought the needle up through one hole and threaded a gold seed bead on and pushed the needle down through the next hole....
Bling Tree – Day 1
On Day 1 of the Bling Tree, I started with a small button. On top of the button, I added a small metal bead. Then, I wrapped one strand of 12 wt pink thread (doubled) around the button. To wrap the button, I made a small knot and bring the thread up through the...
Bling Tree – Preparation
Do you want to spend a little time honing your stitching skills during the holidays without feeling guilty? The Bling Tree Stitch Along is a great little project to learn how to embellish a little project for Christmas. Each day, you create a new ornament for your...
Bling Tree
Do you have some scrap fabric, leftover batting, a handful of buttons, some beads, and embroidery thread? If so, join me from December 1 - December 24 to make a Bling Tree! So what is a Bling Tree? It is a way to add a little stitching each day to your holiday...
